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Latest News in Telecommunications

  • July 30, 2026

    Fed. Circ. OKs Samsung Win Over Patent Tied To $81M Award

    The Federal Circuit on Thursday upheld a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision invalidating a patent covering standard-essential 5G wireless network technology that Samsung was directed to pay $81 million for infringing, rejecting G+ Communications LLC's procedural and evidentiary arguments.

  • July 30, 2026

    DOJ Wants Rethink On Apple's Peek Into Feds' Phone-Buying

    The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a special master to rethink his New Jersey federal court mandate giving Apple a look into how the Pentagon, CIA, State Department and other federal agencies purchase smartphones, arguing that the retired federal judge applied the wrong legal standard in the antitrust case.

  • July 30, 2026

    FCC Official Calls E-Rate Review 'Long Overdue'

    A top official at the Federal Communications Commission said the agency's review of the E-Rate fund for schools and libraries will be a much-needed reexamination of a 30-year-old telecom program.

  • July 30, 2026

    FAA Proposes Waiving Regs To Get Faster Space Approvals

    The Trump administration said it's proposing a rule to allow the Federal Aviation Administration to waive "unnecessary environmental laws and regulations" for commercial space licenses and permits in a push to accelerate a critical industry.

  • July 29, 2026

    Meta's View Of 'Problematic Use' Has Holes, Ex-Exec Testifies

    A former Facebook safety executive testified Wednesday in Tennessee's trial against Meta over youth mental health that Meta's definition of "problematic use" of apps is deficient and suffers from a lack of data.

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